Van Drivers

Ashendon Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking Van Drivers for ongoing temporary roles. You will be responsible for safely delivering goods to retail stores using a long-wheel-based vehicle. The position requires a positive attitude, strong driving skills, and effective communication with retail stores. Pay ranges from £14.27 to £18.99 per hour with potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to deliver goods on time and in a safe and effective manner.
• Passion for driving is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stores and traffic office.

Responsibilities

• Drive for delivery and collection activities safely and efficiently.
• Communicate expected delivery times to stores.
• Complete relevant documentation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to drive safely

Time management skills

Job description

Overview

We require Van Drivers in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas, working 5 days out of 7 - which will include weekend(s) work. The role is temporary and on-going.

Our client is one of the UK's best-known high-street retailers and most established online. Behind the scenes they are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 7000 people across eight distribution centers. They are a British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer with around 700 stores, of which circa 500 are in the United Kingdom.

Your role will be to deliver goods to stores (not residential) , driving a long-wheel-based van/vehicle. Successful candidates will have a passion to drive, a positive attitude and the ability to deliver goods on time and in a safe and effective manner. You will be responsible for:

• The safe, efficient and economic driving for both delivery and collection activities, ensuring these are on time and in excellent condition
• Communicating directly with our Retail stores and our Traffic Office to keep them informed of expected delivery times
• Complete all documentation relevant to your role

A DVLA check will be completed.

Pay rate is £14.27 per hour to £18.99 (overtime)

The role is temporary and on-going with the opportunity to become permanent.